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OldBaldy1701E

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2. I have relatives there.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Sep 2, 2025, 08:29 AM

Sep 2

They were against those who wanted to remove that statue.

Figures. They were using the usual tropes as well.

I swear, if I hear that crap about 'Heritage, Not Hate!' one more time...

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Confederate statue that residents protested every weekend for 3 years is removed in North Carolina [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2 OP

I'm not sure that moving it to the courthouse is a huge improvement. sl8 Sep 2 #1

It was a "compromise solution" BumRushDaShow Sep 2 #3

Yes, that's what the mayor said. The folks suing the town say it was done improperly. nt sl8 Sep 2 #4

ALL of those piece of shit monuments BumRushDaShow Sep 2 #6

Absolutely. nt sl8 Sep 2 #7

I have relatives there. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2 #2

Yeah lonely bird Sep 2 #5